While early June promises to be punishing, it’s worth noting for those who are stuck in the city this long weekend that Oxbow is playing Toronto tonight. For the first time. Ever.

Hellbound Metal: Witchfinder Radio Re-Happenings Week of May 13th, 2013

You gotta love a city whose major concert hall changed its name to match the fictional venue where Spinal Tap performed in the legendary mockumentary. Alas, beer is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think Milwaukee–or maybe zoo animals, if you’re into that–but it does have a bit of metal history as well…

Hellbound Metal: written tributes by Hellbound writers to the recently deceased Jeff Hanneman of Slayer

Alas, when I saw Ghost the first time around, they only had the debut album to draw from. I was quite surprised at how many kids were both moshing and singing along to the likes of “Elizabeth” and “Satan’s Prayer,” but their performance didn’t strike such a chord with me….

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Blowing Up The Lakehead Playlist For April 22nd, 2013
11-11:30
Woods of Ypres* – Travelling Alone (Woods V: Grey Sky and Electric Light)
Fusskalt – Coming undone
The Cult of Dom Keller – Worlds (The Cult Of Dom Keller)
The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic – Get Off My World! (The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic)
Kings Destroy – Shattered Pattern (A Time Of Hunting)
Black Sabbath – God Is Dead? (13)

11:30-12
Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats – Desert Ceremony (Mind Control)
Steak Number Eight – Cryogenius (The Hutch)
New Keepers …

First thing I thought when I woke up this morning was “Hey, it’s Record Store Day!” No, not Hitler’s Birthday, the Columbine Massacre Anniversary, the day Black Sabbath tickets go on sale (I got mine on Thursday via presale–33rd row floors) or even that day when everybody gathers in a park to smoke pot. Apparently, purchasing vinyl is now more important to me than smoking marijuana. I think I’m becoming a square, maaaaan!

Win a pair of tickets to see KATATONIA do their only exclusive Canadian headlining show on April 25th at Petit Campus in Montreal!